Legal Assistant

University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Case Management, Customer/Client Research, Data Entry, Legal, Nonprofit, Team Player, Telephone Skills
LOCATION
Albuquerque, NM
POSTED
30+ days ago

Organization: New Mexico Immigrant Law Center

Location: 625 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

SUMMARY:

This is a part-time work study position in which you will gain experience working at a nonprofit legal aid organization. NMILC receives many requests for assistance, and you would be responsible in managing calls, assessing callers' need for legal assistance, and providing referrals. Additionally, you will provide support to our staff in managing administrative tasks around the office, including closing cases.

WHO WE ARE:

New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) is a social justice organization that provides collaborative legal services, advocacy, and education opportunities for low-income immigrants in the state. Since its founding in 2010, NMILC has provided direct legal representation to more than 2,000 immigrants and has assisted more than 500 immigrants through its group processing model. NMILC's model focuses on establishing relationships with local, state and national organizations and governmental institutions to expand access to legal services to historically marginalized immigrant communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Greet new and returning clients at the office's front desk, and respond to questions

Direct clients and others who present at the office to the appropriate person or resource

Assist with legal clinics and workshops as needed

Input client data into our online case management database

Assist with administrative projects as they arise

About the Company

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University of New Mexico

Why work at UNM?


For firsthand information on why UNM is a great place to work and learn, visit UNM Proud to hear directly from University employees, faculty, students, and alumni. In addition to all the University has to offer, you have the added benefit of living in New Mexico, a land rich with art, history, culture, and outdoor activities, all with a very affordable cost of living. For more about life in New Mexico, visit NewMexicoTrue. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Positions


UNM has a number of positions available for staff, faculty, and student employees in various academic fields and levels of experience. Everyone hired into the UNM community serves a vital role in supporting our mission. We’re here to educate and encourage students to develop the values, habits of mind, knowledge, and skills that they need to be enlightened citizens, contribute to the state and national economies, and lead satisfying lives.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1889
WEBSITE
http://www.unm.edu/